How does the backup proxy handle data transfer for VMware backup?
One of the main benefits of the backup proxy is enabling LAN-free data transfer. By deploying it on a virtual machine with access to the VM disks, the proxy can retrieve data directly from the datastore in hot-add mode, bypassing the LAN. This setup enables efficient VMware backup. If hot-add isn’t possible, the proxy can still transfer data over the network.
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